Location & Surroundings
Cowden is a village in Illinois, United States with 583 inhabitants, at 182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pana, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1020 km to the east.
Also known as: Cowden City
Overview
Cowden is settlement in Illinois, USA.
It is located in Shelby County, United States.
The population is about 515 (2020).
It covers about 0.40 square mile.
The elevation is around 182 metre.
Also known as: Cowden, Illinois, Cowden, IL
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Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Shelby County
- Area 0.40 square mile
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 14' 54" N, 88° 51' 44" W
- Elevation 182 m (DEM: 182 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 583
- Pop. Density 388 p/km²
- Built-up 8.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:41
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cowden
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cowden, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 25.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 458 W/m2.
Temperature
11.5 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 11.5 | 2.4 | 331 | 61 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 3.5 | 344 | 34 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 458.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 3.9 | 346 | 60 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 391.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.0 | 3.5 | 8 | 77 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 2.7 | 35 | 82 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 3.2 | 47 | 31 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 460.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 3.3 | 46 | 45 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.0 | 3.2 | 112 | 65 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.9 | 2.8 | 146 | 75 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 4.0 | 185 | 28 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 457.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 2.7 | 193 | 32 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 3.7 | 208 | 48 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.6 | 3.7 | 218 | 61 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cowden?
Now 11.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 25.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 458 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cowden today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Cowden?
Local time is 16:41. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cowden?
Cowden is a populated place.
How many people live in Cowden?
Population about 583.
What is the elevation of Cowden?
Elevation about 182 m. DEM 182 m.
Where is Cowden located?
It is at 39.24838, -88.86229 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cowden in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)